Obverse description | Crowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder and globus cruciger. King is within circle, with legend outside. |
Obverse script | |
Obverse lettering | ERICVS
* XIIII * D : G : SVE : GOT * VAN * QZ * REX (Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths) |
Reverse description | Crowned shield with coat-of-arms of Sweden with inner shield of Vasa arms encircled by a beaded circle. A collar is around the shield. King`s motto around the rim |
Reverse script | |
Reverse lettering | (leaf)
+ * DEVS * DAT (leaf) * (leaf) CVI * VVLT * 1561 (leaf) (Translation: God gives to whom He wishes) |
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Mintage | 1561 - Unique - |
Catalog ID | 1309645470 |
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